North Fork Yuba River California Fly Fishing Guide - Gear, Tackle and FliesThe Yuba River has some very large brown trout that move out of Bullard Bar Reservoir into the river to spawn. You don't want to hook a large brown on too light of tackle, we don't recommend light line and rods unless you are targeting brook trout in the headwaters of the North Fork of the Yuba River and its tributaries.

Fly Line:We recommend either a 5 or 6 weight, floating fly line for most of the fishing. You may want a 4 weight fly line for the smaller rainbows. There could be situations where you need a sinking tip or sinking fly line but it would be for a specialized application in cold water.

Fly Rod:We recommend a rod for the 4, 5 or 6 weight line that is nine feet in length in a medium fast to fast action.

Fly Reel:The reel for the four, five or six weight rod should have a decent drag. It should be smooth. A disc drag that adjust in fine increments would be best.

Leaders:You should use leaders from 71/2 foot to 12 foot in length on the Yuba River. I suggest having them in sizes ranging from 0X for streamers, up to 6X for small dry flies and midges, in the various lengths.

Tippet:You should have extra tippet in sizes ranging from 0X to 6X.

Waders:Waders are necessary for the Yuba River. We prefer the breathable type. You may want neoprene waders during cold weather.

Wading Boots:Much of the bottom in either gravel, sand or rock. You would not want cleats. Felt soles are the best.

Trout Flies:Perfect Flies have proven to be effective on the North Fork of the Yuba River. We have several California customers who regularly use our flies on this stream. They closely imitate all the real aquatic insects, crustaceans and terrestrials that are in the stream. We have specific imitations of all the insects in all stages of life. If you haven't already tried them, we certainly hope you will. We are confident you will find them highly effective.

Options For Selecting Flies:1. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com)with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response.

2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need.

3. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com)with a budget for flies and we will select them to match the budget and get them to you in time for your fly fishing trip.

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